What is the UK driving test pass rate?

The UK average pass rate for the Category B (car) practical driving test is around 48%, though it varies significantly between test centres, from roughly 35% at the hardest urban centres to over 65% at the easiest rural ones.

Which UK driving test centre has the highest pass rate?

Small rural test centres (particularly in Scotland and the Scottish Islands) consistently show the highest pass rates, often above 65%. Lerwick in Shetland leads the UK at around 68.5%.

Where does the data come from?

All statistics come from the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) quarterly statistical release on GOV.UK. The dataset is released under the Open Government Licence and is updated automatically each quarter.

Does PassRates.uk show motorcycle and HGV pass rates?

Yes. The data covers the Category B (car) practical test, motorcycle Module 1 and Module 2 tests, and heavy-vehicle (LGV/HGV) tests for every UK test centre.

England, Driving test centres

Driving Test Pass Rates in Upper Belvedere

Upper Belvedere has 1 DVSA driving test centre with a volume-weighted average pass rate of 35.8% 12.2 pp below the UK national average of 48%. The full ranking, gender split, first-time pass rate and centre-by-centre data is below.

Centres

in Upper Belvedere

Avg pass rate

35.8%

-12.2 pp vs UK

UK average

48%

national benchmark

Total tests

8.0K

lifetime, all centres

About Upper Belvedere

Upper Belvedere is an English city served by a single of 1 DVSA practical driving test centre. Together, these centres have processed 8.0K tests on record, every result tracked here is sourced from the DVSA's quarterly statistical release and aggregated to give a like-for-like view of how each centre performs.

As a whole, Upper Belvedere runs noticeably behind the UK average. The volume-weighted city pass rate of 35.8% trails the UK figure by 12.2 percentage points, a pattern typical of busy urban centres where complex routes, traffic and tight manoeuvring make the practical test harder.

Belvedere (London) is the only centre in Upper Belvedere, with a current pass rate of 35.8%. Whether you're booking your first attempt or a retest, taking lessons on the actual Upper Belvedere test routes, not just generic local roads, is the single biggest preparation lever available to candidates here.

Upper Belvedere vs the UK average

Upper Belvedere

volume-weighted average

35.8%

-12.2 pp vs UK

UK 48%

0%25%50%75%100%

Upper Belvedere below the UK average pass rate by 12.2 percentage points. Candidates here face a tougher-than-average pass rate, which usually correlates with busier urban routes and complex junction layouts.

Easiest & hardest centres in Upper Belvedere

Highest pass rate

Belvedere (London)

8.0K tests, #325

35.8%

Pass rate by gender across Upper Belvedere

Male pass rate

39%

weighted city average

Female pass rate

31.8%

weighted city average

Across Upper Belvedere's test centres, men pass at 39% and women at 31.8% a gender gap of 7.2 percentage points in favour of male candidates. Across the UK, the gap is around 5 percentage points on average.

All test centres in Upper Belvedere

Belvedere (London)

8.0K tests, Car, National rank #325

About these statistics

Pass rates shown above are aggregated across all available years of DVSA quarterly statistical data for each centre. Rates are volume-weighted across the city, larger centres carry proportionally more weight than smaller ones. Centres with fewer than 500 tests on record are flagged as low-sample to avoid statistically noisy comparisons. Always factor in your own preparation, instructor recommendations, and route familiarity, pass rates are a useful signal, not a guarantee.

Frequently asked questions

How many driving test centres are in Upper Belvedere?

There are 1 DVSA driving test centre in Upper Belvedere, England.

What is the average driving test pass rate in Upper Belvedere?

Across the 1 test centre in Upper Belvedere, the volume-weighted average pass rate is 35.8%, compared to a UK national average of 48%. That puts Upper Belvedere below the UK average by 12.2 percentage points.

Which is the easiest driving test centre in Upper Belvedere?

Belvedere (London) currently has the highest pass rate in Upper Belvedere at 35.8%, based on 8.0K recorded tests.

Which is the hardest driving test centre in Upper Belvedere?

There isn't a clear "hardest" centre in Upper Belvedere, the pass rates between centres are too close to call.

Which Upper Belvedere centre has the best first-time pass rate?

Belvedere (London) has the highest first-time pass rate in Upper Belvedere at 31.3%. First-time pass rate measures the percentage of candidates who pass on their first attempt, a useful indicator of difficulty for new candidates.

How do I book a driving test in Upper Belvedere?

All UK driving tests are booked via the official DVSA service at gov.uk/book-driving-test. You'll need your provisional licence number, a theory test pass certificate, and a payment method. Choose any of the centres listed above when selecting your location.

What does a UK driving test cost in Upper Belvedere?

The standard DVSA car practical driving test fee in Upper Belvedere is £62 on weekdays and £75 on weekends and evenings, the same across all UK test centres. There are no additional location-based fees. Always book through gov.uk to avoid third-party markups.

Is the pass rate higher at smaller centres in Upper Belvedere?

Not always. Smaller centres in Upper Belvedere can show higher percentages but also fluctuate more year to year because of small sample sizes, centres with fewer than 500 tests on record are flagged as "Low sample" above. Volume-weighted averages give a fairer picture.

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Data: DVSA quarterly statistical release, released under the Open Government License v3.0. 2.9K passes recorded across 1 Upper Belvedere centre. Last refreshed 2026-05-01.